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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,948.60, 971,210.10 and 227,007.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,948.60, 971,210.10 and 227,007.80 is: 340,261.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,948.60 : 971,210.10 = 227,007.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,948.60/971,210.10 = 227,007.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,948.60x = 971,210.10 × 227,007.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,948.60x = 220,472,268,138.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,472,268,138.78/647,948.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,261.97

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